Listuguj Mi'gmaq Development Centre

Postponed Program

Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions

This course has been postponed. Contact us to join the waitlist!

We offer a variety of training opportunities, contact us for more information.

Support & Counselling

Helping you write a resume/cover letter
Support in setting an educational or employment goal
Provide you with information about the school
Support with job search techniques
Job search and interview techniques

Contact our Career Counsellors for more information.

Training Programs

CURRENT PROGRAMS

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PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Are you thinking about additional training that would help increase your skills for a specific career?

The LMDC develops, implements and coordinates local training programs and workshops, based on the needs of the community.

In addition, assistance is offered to the Eastern Shores School Board in the delivery of accredited vocational training programs in-community.

Current Programs

Interested in becoming a Patient Attendant or Health and Social Services Assistant?

Enroll in an accelerated training program and earn your Skills Training Certificate (STC) in Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions.

Once you graduate, you'll be ready to work in hospitals, CHSLDs (centres d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée), rehabilitation centers, and even home care, helping people of all ages with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

705-hour program

Starts October 2025 and runs until April 2026

On-site theoretical courses and practical training

Call or email today to secure your spot!

Ask for Louise or Crystal

Ready to Build Your Future? Learn Carpentry Today!

Hands-on training, Expert instruction, Real-world projects

Eastern Shores School Board’s Carpentry Program gives you the skills you need to start a rewarding career. Whether you're new to the trade or looking to refine your expertise, we've got you covered!

Next Course starts October 6, 2025 - Don’t wait!

Apply today. Space is limited.

Call or email today to secure your spot!

Ask for Crystal or Louise

418-788-1347, Press 2

Academic Upgrading

Looking to graduate to aquire a few more or missing credits ?

Vocational Training programs

We've partnered with the Eastern Shores School Board (ESSB) to offer convenient and flexible training options, career-specific skills for a broad range of occupations.

Can include: lab-based training, externship internships, in-class training, clinical rotations, and practicums.

Types of vocational training available: apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training, and post-secondary vocational training programs.

Professional Development

We offer a variety of Professional Development, such as:

CPR First Aid
ASP Construction Safety
Microsoft Office Training
And more based on demand

Professional Resources

We provide Clients with services to establish strategies for employment integration.

What we offer?

Counselling to help Clients make career choices; choose appropriate training; obtain and maintain employment, and more.
Provide assistance in writing a resume and a cover letter, and support Clients in the job search.
Information sessions dealing with self-awareness, job search techniques and interview techniques.
Maintain a bank of potential employers and candidates on the ALMASS software program.

Contact our Career Counsellors for more information.

Available Workshops

We offer a variety of workshops upon requests. Workshops such as:

 Resume Writing
Financial Fitness
And more based on demand

Upcoming ESSB Programs

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Employment

JOB CREATION INITIATIVE

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SELF-EMPLOYMENT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Have a business idea ?

Are you an organization that needs additional resources, and can provide valuable work experience?

Job Creation Initiative

Do you have a great business idea but need help getting it off the ground?

Self-Employment Assistance Program

Job Creation Initiative

Provide Employers with incentives enabling clients to find employment and acquire career-related work experience.

Provide individuals with the opportunity to acquire work experience with colleagues and at the same time to be monitored by competent staff.

Allowing people having difficulty securing employment, access to professional and personal development programs; exposure to professional work ethics; and valued mentored work experience.

What do we do?

Please contribute to the employment of workers in danger of becoming chronically unemployed by providing them with work experience in areas offering the best career possibilities.
Offer work experience programs to unemployed persons to find a job.

Interested applicants can call us or send us a message.

Self-Employment Assitance

The Self-Employment Assistant program supports unemployed Listuguj Mi'gmaq wanting to create a job for themselves. They will be business based on an established business plan. They are to apply their efforts to accomplish their business.

Phase 1 - Pre-start-up:

Up to 10 weeks of assistance during which the client is able to complete small business training, test the business idea and/or obtain help in developing or reviewing their business plan.

Assistance may include:

Support for training in business start-up and development

Referral to external resources for:

Business plan development
Professional advice for marketing
Accounting and financial management
Proof of viability of the business

Remain on Income Assistance, initiate Employment Insurance or receive a participant allowance.

B) Part 2 – Start-up:

To assist the client in implementing their business plan during the first year by providing participant allowance or funding assistance for external resources for follow up or support.

Assistance may include:

Initiation of Employment Insurance benefits OR
Weekly allowance (uninsurable)
Professional service expenses for follow-up and support

For more information on how to apply, contact us at 418-788-1347 and ask about Self Employment Assistance.

Adult Immersion

Siawinnui'sulti'gw Adult Mi'gmaw Immersion

Do you want to learn your language?
Do you have kids in the AGS Mi’gmaq Immersion program?

Well here's your chance to learn your language full-time!

Adult Mi'gmaq Immersion, Full-Time Opportunity

Apply Now!

Start Date: Every September

Applications are available at the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Development Centre (LMDC).

For more information, contact:

MaMetallic@lete.listuguj.ca

Maddie Metallic

Adult Mi’gmaq Immersion Lead Instructor/ Project Coordinator